International Free Software Forum Call For Papers

Anonymous Coward writes "On February 2nd, the 5th International Free Software Forum [more info] issued a Call For Papers to the public. Proposals due on March 7th, and no marketing lectures are allowed. The conference will be held from June 2nd to June 5th in Porto Alegre, a southern Brazilian capital already known by the World Social Forum."

Policy and Free Software

[gustgr]

As a brazilian myself I'm glad to read about another great event like this one here but I don't know if the Brazilian policy to collect US citizens fingerprints and data will disturb the situation.

Richard Stallam for example have already said that he won't come to Brazil (unfortunatelly). Most of all I would like to watch his speech live, but I think it will be performed in a VHS type (if any).

I'd love to submit my Paper...BUT

[saden1]

Are they going to fly me out there to Brazil? Last time I checked tickets and hotel to Brazil aren't cheap.

Re:I'd love to submit my Paper...BUT

[gustgr]

I belive they won't but you can request that to your University or some Academic Fundation. Don't try to make it sound unavaliable for people so take it as an reason to stop hosting such events in Brazil. US and Europe hosts tons of events per year and I don't see any brazilian complaining or asking US Govt. to fly he out there, and belive, it is easier for an US Citizen came here to Brazil (since US$ 1,00 is about R$ 2,95) than a brazilian go to US, not only by economics reasons but getting a visa to enter US isn't very easy for a brazilian.

Brazil doesn't host a lot of events like this but when it does the people should be glad to see how the Free Software is growing and getting strong in the 3rd world countries.

Note To Attendees:

[Shut the fuck up!]

Under no circumstances should you:

A. Flip the bird to Brazillian airport security

OR

B. Douse any babies in face with water en route